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here's sherrie johnson. >> reporter: yes, that's right. closing arguments are scheduled for 9 this morning in the case of john leopold. the judge coo co reach a verdict as early as today. leopold's team wrapped up the case yesterday. county executive never took stand in his defense. leopold faces three counts of misconduct and one count of fraud for allegedly miss using county money. the state has said leopold abused his power by having his county paid security officers sit in a bowling alley parking lot while he had sex in another car. he may have lacked judgment but what he did was not illegal. yesterday, the defense called another doctor who vouched for leopold's back problems also the personnel officer for county government said leopold returned 5,000 dollars after a mandatory pay raise. the judge allowed the four charges to stick after a second attempt to have them dropped. >> people want to know what he was thinking by having police officers drive 45 minutes to deliver newspapers to his house. >> reporter: once again that case resume
here's sherrie johnson. >> reporter: yes, that's right. closing arguments are scheduled for 9 this morning in the case of john leopold. the judge coo co reach a verdict as early as today. leopold's team wrapped up the case yesterday. county executive never took stand in his defense. leopold faces three counts of misconduct and one count of fraud for allegedly miss using county money. the state has said leopold abused his power by having his county paid security officers sit in a bowling...
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sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> same sex marriage may be the lawmaking history. it's not the only legal change you will see in the state. today a handful of other laws do take effect. there's a new law allowing veterans to have their veterans status show up on the driver's license. another aim to protect children from id theft by allowing parents to freeze their child'scredit any time they want. >>> this morning we are learning more about the details of secretary of state hillary clinton's condition. doctors say she is suffering from a potentially serious blood clot located between her brain and her skull. it was found during a follow-up for the concussion she suffered a few weeks ago. clinton will be released from the hospital once her medication is established. doctors believe it will be sometime within the next two days. the secretary has been out of work for the past few weeks recovering from a stomach virus and concussion. she was supposed to return to work at state department this week. that's been postponed. >>> time for a check of the forecast. back over
sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> same sex marriage may be the lawmaking history. it's not the only legal change you will see in the state. today a handful of other laws do take effect. there's a new law allowing veterans to have their veterans status show up on the driver's license. another aim to protect children from id theft by allowing parents to freeze their child'scredit any time they want. >>> this morning we are learning more about the details of secretary of state...
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sherrie johnson is live with more on what's being done to prepare. sherrie. >> reporter: yes, good morning. we are here live in brooklynville overlooking 695. traffic is starting to pick up just a little bit but still you know not a problem here. the state highway administration says that they are prepared for today's possible snow. we don't want a repeat of yesterday when the snow
sherrie johnson is live with more on what's being done to prepare. sherrie. >> reporter: yes, good morning. we are here live in brooklynville overlooking 695. traffic is starting to pick up just a little bit but still you know not a problem here. the state highway administration says that they are prepared for today's possible snow. we don't want a repeat of yesterday when the snow
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abc2 news sherrie johnson has more on the story. i know a lot of this is coming down to his age. >> reporter: a big day in court today. 15-year-old robert gladden junior is expected to appear before a judge at -- expected to appear before a judge at 9:30. the hearing will determine whether adult charges will be changed to juvenile charges. he is charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, first degree assault reckless endanger men be a gun violations -- and gun violations. he is accused of opening fire inside perry hall cafeteria on the first day of school. 17-year-old daniel borowy was severely injured and returned to high school a few weeks ago. due to delays in the juvenile hearing the trial has been rescheduled to february 19th. >>> a baby is dead and her mother charged with the child's death. yesterday afternoon sheriff deputies were called to a hope for a child in cardiac arrest. firefighters tried to revive the 9-month-old selena baldeo but she died at the hospital. her 19-year-old mother is in critical condition. polic
abc2 news sherrie johnson has more on the story. i know a lot of this is coming down to his age. >> reporter: a big day in court today. 15-year-old robert gladden junior is expected to appear before a judge at -- expected to appear before a judge at 9:30. the hearing will determine whether adult charges will be changed to juvenile charges. he is charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, first degree assault reckless endanger men be a gun violations -- and gun violations. he is...
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abc2 news' sherrie johnson is live this morning to explain why and the session just started. we're already talking taxes. >> reporter: that's exactly right. we are live here in towson on joppa road right across the street from a gas station here and yes lawmakers in annapolis are already talking about making you pay more at the pumps. yesterday, governor martin o'malley suggested the idea of adding a penny to the state's gas tax to help pay for needed transportation projects in maryland. according to published reports upping the sales tax by a penny raises about $700 million a year for needed transportation projects. in the past the governor and legislative leaders have attempted to extend the state's sales tax to gasoline. during the 2012 regular session, lawmakers could not agree on the governor's plan to raise the state's 23.5 cents a gallon gas tax. right now legislators who support an increase admit it's not a popular idea. now republican in annapolis say the majority of democrats should not expect help from them on any increase in taxes. >> what we need to do is to star
abc2 news' sherrie johnson is live this morning to explain why and the session just started. we're already talking taxes. >> reporter: that's exactly right. we are live here in towson on joppa road right across the street from a gas station here and yes lawmakers in annapolis are already talking about making you pay more at the pumps. yesterday, governor martin o'malley suggested the idea of adding a penny to the state's gas tax to help pay for needed transportation projects in maryland....
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abc2 news' sherrie johnson is life on the scene and what's the latest? >> reporter: yeah, we are here in southwest baltimore on the scene of the early morning fire. we have learned that yes one person has died and another person was injured and has been taken to the hospital. we understand it's a mother and daughter but we're not quite sure which one passed away and which one is in the hospital. right now i have chief kevin cartwright joining me live here with the baltimore city fire department. chief can you shed some more light on what happened here with the early morning fire? >> good morning. just before 5:00 this morning, fire erupted in the 1,000 block of north rosedale street. units were dispatched and they arrived here on the scene to find the occupied dwelling with very, very heavy fire conditions on the first floor extending to the second floor. our firefighters gained entry and performed a rapid attack to suppress the fire. at the same time, other firefighters were performing search and rescue operations where they found one adult woman who su
abc2 news' sherrie johnson is life on the scene and what's the latest? >> reporter: yeah, we are here in southwest baltimore on the scene of the early morning fire. we have learned that yes one person has died and another person was injured and has been taken to the hospital. we understand it's a mother and daughter but we're not quite sure which one passed away and which one is in the hospital. right now i have chief kevin cartwright joining me live here with the baltimore city fire...
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sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> foul 6:07. and for 17 years he's been our leader. for 17 years, we've peered through the smoke waiting to see number 52 come roaring out of the tunnel and for 17 years, he's asked us what time it is and for 17 years we have answered game time. for 17 years, he has danced his way onto the field and now after 17 years, he is now saying it is time to call it a career. ray lewis is asking that we now save that last dance for him coming up sunday. lewis and the ravens announced yesterday that sunday will be the last time he walks through the smoke at m&t bank stadium. >> i think we all get to enjoy what sunday will feel like. you know knowing that you know, that this will be the last time 52 plays in a uniform and ravens stadium. i'm going to give you everything i got because this is our last one and wherever it ends, it ends. but i didn't come back for it to end in the first round. >> now lewis says he's retiring to spend manier time with his family and -- more time with his family and you better believe that five years from now, go ahea
sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> foul 6:07. and for 17 years he's been our leader. for 17 years, we've peered through the smoke waiting to see number 52 come roaring out of the tunnel and for 17 years, he's asked us what time it is and for 17 years we have answered game time. for 17 years, he has danced his way onto the field and now after 17 years, he is now saying it is time to call it a career. ray lewis is asking that we now save that last dance for him coming up sunday. lewis and...
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sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> we are dealing with accidents across the region, 95 shutdown along the northbound leaps route 24s use route 4 oh route 7 as you alternate route, be medics responded to the scene. we will brin you latest as it becomes available. hunt valley, 83, at shawan road. no delays, but we are dealing with sleet, freezing rain and snow this morning, the roads will be very slick, icy in certain areas, take it slow, be careful, there are no delays once you get onto the jfx. an 11 minute ride, southbound, all the way down to east fayette street. no delays east side, an 11 minute ride on the outer loop, 95 up to 83, traffic is just starting to pick up right now on the west side, it's going to take you 12 minutes from 795, down to 95, a crash arundel county, summerton court, another notingham, bel air at necker avenue. that's a look at the morning commute. >>> now to more on the coverage, the 49ers are waking up in the big easy , the team arrived last night this is the 6th trip to the super bowl for san francisco, they are five and 0 and the big game going in to the matc
sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> we are dealing with accidents across the region, 95 shutdown along the northbound leaps route 24s use route 4 oh route 7 as you alternate route, be medics responded to the scene. we will brin you latest as it becomes available. hunt valley, 83, at shawan road. no delays, but we are dealing with sleet, freezing rain and snow this morning, the roads will be very slick, icy in certain areas, take it slow, be careful, there are no delays once you get onto...
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sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >> we will have to ask he about the weather. it's nasty. it's snowing. rain or i don't know what that is. reminder, abc is also headed to new orleans, teaming up with the st. bernard project to rebuild home for families still struggling to recover from hurricane katrina. we need your help to make it happen. head to abc2news.com/ravens for nola for more information. >>> switching gears, it's going to be a difficult day for a baltimore cityelementary school. 7 family members made it out of a fire saturday night. the young girl did not. flowers are placed on the fence as a makeshift memorial to raven. >> she was a nice girl. i misher. >> i'm scared. i still want her here. >> the cause of fire remains under investigation. firefighters say they will be in the neighborhood this week, handing out free smoke detectors. >>> a small plane crashed in to the hudson and both people survived. police say they were rescued from a single engine plane that crashed and sank in to the frozen river. they were plucked from the waters 30 minutes after the crash. >>> arm yourse
sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >> we will have to ask he about the weather. it's nasty. it's snowing. rain or i don't know what that is. reminder, abc is also headed to new orleans, teaming up with the st. bernard project to rebuild home for families still struggling to recover from hurricane katrina. we need your help to make it happen. head to abc2news.com/ravens for nola for more information. >>> switching gears, it's going to be a difficult day for a baltimore cityelementary...
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. >> a snow globe with a lot of action behind sherrie johnson. people don't mind the weather, though. >> reporter: we are seeing sleet and snow but people don't mind at all. look behind me, you can see all of the fans, look at these signs, they have t-shirts, they are excited. they are ready for the ravens rally. they are ready to spend tp ravens off to new orleans, they are out here early, they are not letting wintery mix bother them. we have the cheerleaders joining us. tell us about what the fans can expect. >> we have 6 to 10:00, bacon and beer. at 12 the players will show up. >> reporter: you see all the fabulous signs here, my friend tim here made these signs. i heard you haven't gotten much sleep. >> no. i can't get much sleep. >> reporter: as you can see, people are excited about the ravens. the event kicks off at 11:30 this morning and 12:15, the ravens are expected to arrive here, and of course the fans are already starting to gather. they are expecting more. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> northbound light street, lee and pratt streets
. >> a snow globe with a lot of action behind sherrie johnson. people don't mind the weather, though. >> reporter: we are seeing sleet and snow but people don't mind at all. look behind me, you can see all of the fans, look at these signs, they have t-shirts, they are excited. they are ready for the ravens rally. they are ready to spend tp ravens off to new orleans, they are out here early, they are not letting wintery mix bother them. we have the cheerleaders joining us. tell us...
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. >> and sherrie johnson out eating breakfast. >>> and let's look at the weather. >>> and so we did have a few snow showers this morning. they're starting to taper off but i will zoom in on some spots. we're seeing moderate snow. the darker blues here. this is around if you are in that area. you are seeing the snow come down a little heavier across the area. and it is going to be slick on the roads. it is not sticking it is going to be wet. and a heavier band now pushing along i-95. across that area. and then we're going to stop around blacks corner this morning and just a few pockets of some moderate snow fall this morning. all in all we're going to see the flurries as we go through the morning hours. it should not be a problem. 34 right now in chestertown. clarksville and davidsonville. it is cold out there. we have a wind chill. let's check traffic with lauren cook. >> as you mentioned it is not sticking to the roads but it is slick. reduce the speeds. and hunt valley and heading up to pennsylvania. and we have a crash to tell you about in woodlawn along the eastbound lanes of 70 righ
. >> and sherrie johnson out eating breakfast. >>> and let's look at the weather. >>> and so we did have a few snow showers this morning. they're starting to taper off but i will zoom in on some spots. we're seeing moderate snow. the darker blues here. this is around if you are in that area. you are seeing the snow come down a little heavier across the area. and it is going to be slick on the roads. it is not sticking it is going to be wet. and a heavier band now pushing...
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sherrie johnson joins us live with more on what fans have in store for the ravens. >> reporter: hi, fans have a lot in store. it's about 5:00 in the morning, we have folks showing up at the inner harbor, amphitheater area, take a look around here, the stage is already set, you can see they are ready for this rally that takes place a little earlier this morning, ravens signs everywhere. today, the city is throwing a super bowl sendoff rally, that rally will be held at the amphitheater, inner harbor. things will get started earlier, with 98 rock broadcasting live. a free breakfast. the cheerleaders and marching band and po, it should be a lot of fun. that rally, officially kicks off at 11:30 this morning, you can meet members from the 2000 super bowl team at 12:15, all of the players will arrive here, before heading off to the airport for new orleans. i got to tell you, here, they have got a little entryway, you can tell the players are going to run through the entry way as they make their way to the stage. i have neil joining me live, neil is from western maryland, he drove about 2 hours
sherrie johnson joins us live with more on what fans have in store for the ravens. >> reporter: hi, fans have a lot in store. it's about 5:00 in the morning, we have folks showing up at the inner harbor, amphitheater area, take a look around here, the stage is already set, you can see they are ready for this rally that takes place a little earlier this morning, ravens signs everywhere. today, the city is throwing a super bowl sendoff rally, that rally will be held at the amphitheater,...
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and sherrie johnson is out there with the fans. there is quite a crowd. we're here at the house in white march where they are pumped up. look at them. listen to them. >> they are ready. they are in action. everyone is soi have the cheerl the ladies are watching this place. brenda. tell bus why you and your girls came out. >> we got off work this morning. we said we are going to beer and bacon for the ravens! [ laughter ] >> we have our cheerleaders here as well. you have a pretty long day. we have 12 stops today with the purple caravan. what can people expect. >> we'll be around all day. i'm going to the verizon center. the galleria (loss of audio). >> and get two pairs of tickets to the game. >> what a great thing. i tell you as can you see here, fans are excited about the ravens. back to you. >> listen, if you are heading here stay with us we'll be cooking and get you great tail gate ideas. but tonight a ravens playoff special. we're back for round 2. live team coverage of the hot spots around town. and i'll be at fells point. kelly and mike in white ma
and sherrie johnson is out there with the fans. there is quite a crowd. we're here at the house in white march where they are pumped up. look at them. listen to them. >> they are ready. they are in action. everyone is soi have the cheerl the ladies are watching this place. brenda. tell bus why you and your girls came out. >> we got off work this morning. we said we are going to beer and bacon for the ravens! [ laughter ] >> we have our cheerleaders here as well. you have a...
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abc2 news' sherrie johnson is live in towson with what some area schools are doing. >> reporter: yes, we are here live at towson and baltimore county public schools headquarters building. as students return to class after winter break, a number of police officers will be patrolling the schools. this is all a part of the keep a check program. and basically, officers at the baltimore county schools they'll be visiting the schools that are not awind resource officers. now officers are stopping by the schools during each shift to ensure safety and security. the school shooting in newtown that left 26 people dead including 20 young children has districts on alert and baltimore county the superintendent says there are security plans in place. dr. dallas dance says they are considering enhanced security options that orderings are using like -- other districts are using like badges for all staff and students as well as cameras and a buzz in policy at the doors. in howard county the superintendent there dr. foo is looking at security upgrades for their schools. her team looked at potential pro
abc2 news' sherrie johnson is live in towson with what some area schools are doing. >> reporter: yes, we are here live at towson and baltimore county public schools headquarters building. as students return to class after winter break, a number of police officers will be patrolling the schools. this is all a part of the keep a check program. and basically, officers at the baltimore county schools they'll be visiting the schools that are not awind resource officers. now officers are...
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our education reporter sherrie johnson introduces us to boys, books and basketball. >> look at this shirt. it's a great shirt. >> reporter: it's 8 a.m. at steven forest elementary school in columbia. school doesn't start for another 45 minutes but the library is packed with fourth and fifth grade boils. it's part of the program that's a book club for selected boys who need a boost in reading and confidence. >> the more you a read, the -- you read, the better you can spell. >> reporter: they alternate book club discussions one week and basketball the next book. after the book discussion, it as time to hit the courts. school data shows males are falling behind female students in reading. this program is turning things around. >> it's a gel it make them lifelong leaders, not just this year, but i want them to learn to love reading. as they leave us and go into middle and high school, i want them to continue to pick up books. >> reporter: they help one another and form new friendships while developing a love of reading. educators have seen an improvement in test scores sense the program start
our education reporter sherrie johnson introduces us to boys, books and basketball. >> look at this shirt. it's a great shirt. >> reporter: it's 8 a.m. at steven forest elementary school in columbia. school doesn't start for another 45 minutes but the library is packed with fourth and fifth grade boils. it's part of the program that's a book club for selected boys who need a boost in reading and confidence. >> the more you a read, the -- you read, the better you can spell....
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reporting live at city hall in downtown baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> news time 5:34. we have got pretty impressive ice sculptures you need to see to put your snowman to shame. where you can find the formations and why drinking a little beer on the side is part of the fun. [ female announcer ] having grands biscuits in the morning is easy. pop them in, go about your business, and in just 15 minutes, your family can enjoy warm fresh from the oven biscuits. pillsbury grands biscuits. let the making begin. that's been wrapped in a flaky crust stuffed with a gooey center toasted up all golden brown then given a delicious design? a toaster strudel. pillsbury toaster strudel. so delicious...so fun. >>> we have seen ice scumture and snowmen but you've never seen anything like this. thousands in china marveled at the snow sculptures as part ofan annual festival and they took part in unique competitions like this contest. people were invited to drink a liter of cold beer in the chilly winter weather and another has visitors feasting on the ice. now mike if you have seen anyone
reporting live at city hall in downtown baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> news time 5:34. we have got pretty impressive ice sculptures you need to see to put your snowman to shame. where you can find the formations and why drinking a little beer on the side is part of the fun. [ female announcer ] having grands biscuits in the morning is easy. pop them in, go about your business, and in just 15 minutes, your family can enjoy warm fresh from the oven biscuits. pillsbury grands...
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here's sherrie johnson to explain how the city is stepping in. sherrie. >> reporter: ian, we are here live at -- yes, we are here live at the intersection of york road and you know traffic passes through here each and every day but at this intersection, you will also find things like this red light cameras at the side of the road. there's a new push to hold bus drivers accountable for running red lights. last year abc2 investigators showed the city's red light camera system caught school buses running red lights. thnews promoted the baltimore city council to step in. the school system operates some of its own bus but employs several contract rs and they are not required to report tickets they get. >> it scared me to death who's in the yellow school bus? the littlest elementary school children, our special needs children and the most vulnerable children in our city. >> the bill moves ahead to a vote in the full city council and that should happen within the next few weeks. coming up at 6, we will hear what the bus contractors have to say. reportin
here's sherrie johnson to explain how the city is stepping in. sherrie. >> reporter: ian, we are here live at -- yes, we are here live at the intersection of york road and you know traffic passes through here each and every day but at this intersection, you will also find things like this red light cameras at the side of the road. there's a new push to hold bus drivers accountable for running red lights. last year abc2 investigators showed the city's red light camera system caught school...
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sherrie johnson is live with the latest on what this means for you. sherrie. >> reporter: well, after months of drama and some last- minutenegotiating, congress passed legislation to avoid the fiscal cliff. lawmakers didn't make the deadline and didn't get the grand bargen that both parties claimed was the ultimate goal but democrats and republicans gave themselves credit for getting something done. there was concern among republicans about a lack of spending cuts. some wanted to add them in but you will metly there were not -- ultimately there were not enough votes to it. the fiscal cliff deal would shield i come tax cuts for all workers earning less than 400,000 dollars a year. also prevent a tax hike on the estates valued at less than 5 million dollars and extend unemployment benefits for about 2 million people that were set to exspire. now although congress missed the january 1st midnight deadlineby-passing the compromise deal congress can try to take credit for retroactive tax cuts. >> this law is just one step in the broader effort to strengthen
sherrie johnson is live with the latest on what this means for you. sherrie. >> reporter: well, after months of drama and some last- minutenegotiating, congress passed legislation to avoid the fiscal cliff. lawmakers didn't make the deadline and didn't get the grand bargen that both parties claimed was the ultimate goal but democrats and republicans gave themselves credit for getting something done. there was concern among republicans about a lack of spending cuts. some wanted to add them...
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abc2 news sherrie johnson is live in the nation's capital with more on the inauguration. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you. that's right. we are live here on the national mall in the nation's capital hours before the president takes the oath of office for second time. officially he was sworn in yesterday before noon because the contusion requires it and i have to tell you a number of people are starting to pack the nation's capital here. the mall is practically filled with people. they are starting to pour in. so it's a big day a lot of activity going to be going on. it's day filled with a lot of activity from the ceremonial oath of office to the inaugural parade and the inaugural ball. this morning, there's already a lot of activity with a setup for the activities and also security checks. many of the streets blocked off in and it is participation of the huge crowds not as many as the first inauguration four years ago but still a large crowd with hundreds of thousands of people. they are expecting about 800,000 people. the vips will arrive around 9 this morn
abc2 news sherrie johnson is live in the nation's capital with more on the inauguration. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you. that's right. we are live here on the national mall in the nation's capital hours before the president takes the oath of office for second time. officially he was sworn in yesterday before noon because the contusion requires it and i have to tell you a number of people are starting to pack the nation's capital here. the mall is practically filled with...
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sherrie johnson is live at the inner harbor with more on the exciting pep rally, it feels like high school all over again. >> reporter: good morning, charlie. yes, we are live at the inner harbor, things are quiet right now, you can feel a sense of excitement in the air, they are getting ready for the rally. the scene is set here, you have the stage already built, already ready for the ravens, a send off the ravens to new orleans for the super bowl. today, the city is throwing a huge sendoff rally, the rally will be held here at the amphitheater at the inner harbor. things will get started early with 98 rock broadcasting live and a free breakfast , the rally officially kicks off at 11:30, you can meet members from the 2000 super bowl team. mayor stephanie rawlings blake will be here, the cheerleaders and the marching bands and po, should be a lot of fun. at 12:15 and the players will arrive before heading to the airport for new orleans. i got to tell you, fans have started to gather. good morning, we have brady here, you are from 2 hours away. you are out here this morning at 4:30 in this
sherrie johnson is live at the inner harbor with more on the exciting pep rally, it feels like high school all over again. >> reporter: good morning, charlie. yes, we are live at the inner harbor, things are quiet right now, you can feel a sense of excitement in the air, they are getting ready for the rally. the scene is set here, you have the stage already built, already ready for the ravens, a send off the ravens to new orleans for the super bowl. today, the city is throwing a huge...
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abc2 news sherrie johnson is live at city hall where some couples. they have showed up to tie the knot. >> reporter: that's exactly right. about 7 same sex couples showed up right here at about midnight to tie the knot. they were able to legally wed. and had is a historic day for maryland. a number of couples stood and waited patiently for their turn to say their vows. baltimore mayor hosted some of the first marriages for same sex couples in the state of maryland. she actually performed the very first ceremony herself. the couples brought friends and family to take part in the historic ceremony. new year's day will have a new meaning for many of the couples who can finally have the right to marry the person they love. same sex couples were able to get a license in december and today, at the were able to tie the knot with the new law. new year's day marks the culmination of years of work by gay and lesbian marylanders and the allies to persuade state legislators and voters to support full marriage rights for same sex couples. >> it gives us a little
abc2 news sherrie johnson is live at city hall where some couples. they have showed up to tie the knot. >> reporter: that's exactly right. about 7 same sex couples showed up right here at about midnight to tie the knot. they were able to legally wed. and had is a historic day for maryland. a number of couples stood and waited patiently for their turn to say their vows. baltimore mayor hosted some of the first marriages for same sex couples in the state of maryland. she actually performed...
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abc2 news' sherrie johnson is live this morning in towson. >> reporter: yes, megan we are here live at baltimore county public schools. they have a new program here where they have officers that are patrolling schools. it's all a part of the keep a check program at all baltimore county schools that do not have a school resource officer assigned directly to the school. officers are stopping by the schools during each shift to ensure that everything is safe and secure. the school shooting in newtown that left 26 people dead including 20 young children has districts on alert and baltimore county the superintendent says there are security plans in place. dr. dance says they are considering enhanced security options that ore districts are using like badges for all staff and students as well as cameras and a buzz in policy at the doors. in howard county the superintendent there says their looking -- they're looking at security upgrades for their schools as welt. her team looked at potential vulnerabilities in the system identifying at least two schools that need physical changes. she says ne
abc2 news' sherrie johnson is live this morning in towson. >> reporter: yes, megan we are here live at baltimore county public schools. they have a new program here where they have officers that are patrolling schools. it's all a part of the keep a check program at all baltimore county schools that do not have a school resource officer assigned directly to the school. officers are stopping by the schools during each shift to ensure that everything is safe and secure. the school shooting...
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reporting live in federal hill, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> so the deal is done and we won't pay anymore in taxes this year. but it's not true. the fiscal cliff deal keeps income tax rates at courage level for 98% but doesn't extend the payroll tax cut. more will go into socialsecurity. most lower and middle income familiesly vied -- families will avoid a thousand more in income taxes they will pay more for payroll taxer. >>> 2013 means changes are coming to health care. big thing to watch is with the health insurance exchanges. they have to be up and running by october 1st. only 18 states including maryland on thed to build their exchange -- opted to build their own exchange. other things to watch out with the health care reform act is contributions to a flexible spending amount is limited to 2500 dollars but you can deduct more unreimbursed medical cost when you file taxes but for that you have to itemize. >>> 5:33. in the new year it's off to a tough start for one county in sighs i will county. -- cecil county. a 10-year-old girl is fighting for her life after ringing in the n
reporting live in federal hill, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> so the deal is done and we won't pay anymore in taxes this year. but it's not true. the fiscal cliff deal keeps income tax rates at courage level for 98% but doesn't extend the payroll tax cut. more will go into socialsecurity. most lower and middle income familiesly vied -- families will avoid a thousand more in income taxes they will pay more for payroll taxer. >>> 2013 means changes are coming to health care....
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. >> sherrie johnson is live on what this means for you. so what does it mean? i think people want to know this morning. >> reporter: well, basically, yes, this agreement to prevent consequences of the fiscal cliff within approval in the house and now president obama will sign the law. lawmakers did not meet the deadline on this and the grand bargain that both parties claimed was their ultimate goal. there was concern among republicans about a lack of spending cuts. now the fiscal cliff deal would shield income tax cuts for all workers earning less than 400,000 dollars a year and households less than 450,000 dollars. it also he prevents a tax hike on estates valued at less than 5 million dollars. it extends unemployment benefits for about 2 million people that were set to expire. what it doesn't do is raise the debt ceiling. in two months government will reach the limit on borrowing unless congress acts. bill only delays large cuts to the pentagon and other government programs. although congress missed the january 1st midnight deadline by-passing the compromise
. >> sherrie johnson is live on what this means for you. so what does it mean? i think people want to know this morning. >> reporter: well, basically, yes, this agreement to prevent consequences of the fiscal cliff within approval in the house and now president obama will sign the law. lawmakers did not meet the deadline on this and the grand bargain that both parties claimed was their ultimate goal. there was concern among republicans about a lack of spending cuts. now the fiscal...
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sherrie johnson joins us live with more on this story and things have taken a big step forward haven't they. >> reporter: things have taken a big step forward. there's updated information and right now we are live here at the intersection of york road and northern parkway in north baltimore. it's a pretty busy intersection. you can see lot of cars making their way through the intersection here. but you know, one thing the city is focusing in on for buses that are running red lights with school children on them, they are focusing on the red light cameras right here that you can see at this intersection. the baltimore city council took steps last night in a meeting to hold bus drivers accountable for running red lights at intersections. baltimore city council woman mary pat clark introduced a bill to get accountability in the system requiring any citations begin to school buses to be submitted to the mayor, council members and the department of education four times a year. the story on abc2 news of school buses running red lights prompted the baltimore city council to step in. right now,
sherrie johnson joins us live with more on this story and things have taken a big step forward haven't they. >> reporter: things have taken a big step forward. there's updated information and right now we are live here at the intersection of york road and northern parkway in north baltimore. it's a pretty busy intersection. you can see lot of cars making their way through the intersection here. but you know, one thing the city is focusing in on for buses that are running red lights with...
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sherrie johnson is live downtown where couples were lined up to say their i dos it was a big morning for many. >> reporter: that's right. a little after midnight 7 same sex couples gathered right here in downtown baltimore at city hall to say their eye dos. this is definitely a historic day for maryland. the couples waited patiently at city hall to say their vows. baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake hosted some of the marriages for same sex couples and perform the first ceremony. couples brought friends and family to take part in the historic ceremony. new year's day has a new meaning for many couples who can have the right to marry the person they love. same sex couples were able to get a license in december and today they were able to legally marry with the new law. new year's day marks the culmination of new year by legislators and voters to be persuaded to support full marriage rights for same sex couples. >> for jim and i, it means we can protect ourselves as far as our state property, you know and this is a big stef. step but we will never be equal until the federal govern
sherrie johnson is live downtown where couples were lined up to say their i dos it was a big morning for many. >> reporter: that's right. a little after midnight 7 same sex couples gathered right here in downtown baltimore at city hall to say their eye dos. this is definitely a historic day for maryland. the couples waited patiently at city hall to say their vows. baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake hosted some of the marriages for same sex couples and perform the first ceremony....
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sherrie johnson is live this morning with what it can mean for you. there's a lot of stuff to work through with this. >> reporter: oh, you are absolutely right especially with the debt ceiling. we have more work but after months of drama and tense negotiations, congress passed legislation to avoid the fiscal cliff. lawmakers did not meet the deadline and they didn't get the grand bargain that both parties clap was the goal there. was concern among -- a lack of spending cuts. the deal would shield income tax cuts for all workers earning less than 400,000 dollars a year and households earning less than 450,000 dollars. it prevents a tax hike on a state's -- estates valued at less than 5 34eu8ion and extends unemployment benefits for about 2 million people that were set to expire. now what it does not do is raise the debt ceiling. in two months the government will reach the limit on borrowing unless congress acts. the bill delays large cuts to the pentagon and other government programs. now although congress missed the january 1st midnight deadline by-pa
sherrie johnson is live this morning with what it can mean for you. there's a lot of stuff to work through with this. >> reporter: oh, you are absolutely right especially with the debt ceiling. we have more work but after months of drama and tense negotiations, congress passed legislation to avoid the fiscal cliff. lawmakers did not meet the deadline and they didn't get the grand bargain that both parties clap was the goal there. was concern among -- a lack of spending cuts. the deal...
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good morning. >> we apologize we are having an audio issue with sherrie johnson. we will try work that out but this is video of the president. this is from four years ago, the first time was sworn in as you can see. you saw george w. bush in the crowd and he won't be there this year nor is his father because he is recovering from bronchitis. celebrations start with the parade and the balls and you know the pomp and circumstances today. the official business was yesterday and then they will celebrate today. >> 800,000 people expected to be there today. and also if you want to head to the inauguration but don't want to deal with the hassles of driving you could have another option. today, there's going to be a special marc train service to dc. mta official will be on penn and brunswick line selling tickets costing about $25 for a round trip ticket and they only acceptcash. trains will not run all day so double check the schedule beforeheading out the door. >>> when president obama takes the oath of office today, he is going to use the bible that oncebelonged to dr.
good morning. >> we apologize we are having an audio issue with sherrie johnson. we will try work that out but this is video of the president. this is from four years ago, the first time was sworn in as you can see. you saw george w. bush in the crowd and he won't be there this year nor is his father because he is recovering from bronchitis. celebrations start with the parade and the balls and you know the pomp and circumstances today. the official business was yesterday and then they...
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reporting live in city hall, sherrie johnson. >>> 6:305. the blood -- 6:05. blood clot found in secretary of state hillary clinton is more serious than first believed. it's located between the brain and skull. it didn't result in a stroke or neurological damage. it was discovered during a follow-up exam from the concussion she suffered a few weeks ago. doctors say clinton will be out of the hospital once her medication is established. that could take up to two days. other than that, they say she is making excellent progress and is in good spirits. >>> we have pictures of two teens arrested and charged with beating another man. police say terrance green and dominic wardrk attacked a 38- year-old man in november. the victim was found on the sidewalk near lombard and howard streets. he is still in the hospital this morning. green and wardrick are both 18 years old. >>> it's not clear what happened to a 78-year-old man minutes before he crashed his car into the carroll hospital center. police say thomas skipper had some sort of a medical emergency right before lo
reporting live in city hall, sherrie johnson. >>> 6:305. the blood -- 6:05. blood clot found in secretary of state hillary clinton is more serious than first believed. it's located between the brain and skull. it didn't result in a stroke or neurological damage. it was discovered during a follow-up exam from the concussion she suffered a few weeks ago. doctors say clinton will be out of the hospital once her medication is established. that could take up to two days. other than that,...
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. >> sherrie johnson is live innorth baltimore and the move a hold them accountable took a huge step forward. >> reporter: that's right. we are at northern parkway and york road. that is busy intersection. a lot of cars and buses travel through here. and one thing they have here is red light cameras as you can see right here. there is a new push to hold school bus drivers accountable for running red lights. last year abc2 investigators showed the red light camera system caught school buses running red lights. this prompted the baltimore city council to step in. school system operates its buses but employs several contractors and those companies are not required to report violations the drivers get to the school system. baltimore city councilwoman mary pat clarke introduced a bill to requiring citations given to school bus to be submitted to the mayor, council members and the department of education four times a year. it passed through a committee last night. some of the contractors at this meeting say it's hard to keep track of drivers in a bus when a citation was issued. >> who is i
. >> sherrie johnson is live innorth baltimore and the move a hold them accountable took a huge step forward. >> reporter: that's right. we are at northern parkway and york road. that is busy intersection. a lot of cars and buses travel through here. and one thing they have here is red light cameras as you can see right here. there is a new push to hold school bus drivers accountable for running red lights. last year abc2 investigators showed the red light camera system caught...
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abc2 news sherrie johnson is here with a preview of has address and some other things that is happening in annapolis. it's going to be a busy day. >> reporter: a lot going on today as governor o'malley delivers the state of the state address at noon at the maryland statehouse. the governor plans to tell the story of how the state came together during tough times. the governor will discuss how the state is number one in education and invasion and in regional job recovery. he will discuss what choices we can make together to keep creating jobs expanding opportunities and strengthening maryland's middle class. and also happening today, maryland dog owners and supporters will gather at lawyer's mall in annapolis in peaceful demonstration them the want to show support for all dog owners including pit bull type dogs. many were disappointed with the court of appeals decision in 2012 that said pit bulls are inherently dangerous. there will be a public hearing on the pit bull's compromise bill coming up about 2:30 this afternoon. now it's important to know the governor's state of the state addre
abc2 news sherrie johnson is here with a preview of has address and some other things that is happening in annapolis. it's going to be a busy day. >> reporter: a lot going on today as governor o'malley delivers the state of the state address at noon at the maryland statehouse. the governor plans to tell the story of how the state came together during tough times. the governor will discuss how the state is number one in education and invasion and in regional job recovery. he will discuss...
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sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> the phylicia barnes murder trial continues today. jurors saw a sex tape that lawyers say shows barnes and the man accused of murdering her. prosecutors played a pornographic video that showed phylicia her sister deena and the man accused of killing her and his younger brother. the prosecution says that's when the dynamics between phylicia and johnson changed. they claim johnson killed phylicia and dumped her body in the susquehanna river and she disappeared while visiting family in december of 2010. >>> maryland law makers are mourning the death of one of their own this morning. delegate hattie harrison passed awaych she was a member of the house of delegates since 1973 and was the longest serving member. the democrat represented the 40th district in baltimore city. she was the first african american female to chair a legislative committee. she died at 7 last night in her -- and her passing was announced at the conclusion of the session monday night ending in a moment of silence in her memory. dead at 84. >>> important health news fo
sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> the phylicia barnes murder trial continues today. jurors saw a sex tape that lawyers say shows barnes and the man accused of murdering her. prosecutors played a pornographic video that showed phylicia her sister deena and the man accused of killing her and his younger brother. the prosecution says that's when the dynamics between phylicia and johnson changed. they claim johnson killed phylicia and dumped her body in the susquehanna river and she...
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abc2 news sherrie johnson is live this morning with more on the talk of higher gas prices. >> reporter: yes we're live here in towson on joppa road right across the street from a gas station where yes, there's talk already talk of you paying more at the pumps. yesterday governor o'malley suggested the idea of adding a penny to the state's gas tax to help pay for needed transportation projects in maryland. according to published reports, upping the sales tax by a penny would raise about $700 million a year for needed transportation projects. in the past, the governor and legislative leaders have attempted to extend the state sales tax to gas. during the 2012 regular session lawmakers couldn't agree on the governor's plan to raise the state's 23.5 cents a gallon gas tax. right now, legislators who support an increase admit it's not a popular idea. republicans in annapolis say the majority democrats should not expect help from them on any increase in taxes. >> what we need to do is start spending the transportation dollars on the things they were allotted for. if we do that, we don't need
abc2 news sherrie johnson is live this morning with more on the talk of higher gas prices. >> reporter: yes we're live here in towson on joppa road right across the street from a gas station where yes, there's talk already talk of you paying more at the pumps. yesterday governor o'malley suggested the idea of adding a penny to the state's gas tax to help pay for needed transportation projects in maryland. according to published reports, upping the sales tax by a penny would raise about...
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reporting live in brooklenville, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> 4:33. opening statements in the phylicia barnes murder trial begins today. michael johnson is accuse of killing the 16-year-old. johnson is the exboy friend of the phylicia barnes' half sister. in 2010 she was visiting family for the holidays when she went missing and was found a few months later. >>> when it comes to john leopold's misconduct trial we have heard juicy testimony from the current and former employees. now it's time to hear his side of the story. his defense team begins making his case today. the state retired after calling more than a dozen witnesses. leopold faces charges of fraud and misconduct. if convicted, he could face prison time. >>> abc2 news update this morning. three officers involved in a death of anthony anderson will not face any charges. anderson died in september while in police custody. police say and heson was selling drugs in -- anderson was selling drugs when officer tried arresting him. at one point they threw him to the ground. his family members says h
reporting live in brooklenville, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> 4:33. opening statements in the phylicia barnes murder trial begins today. michael johnson is accuse of killing the 16-year-old. johnson is the exboy friend of the phylicia barnes' half sister. in 2010 she was visiting family for the holidays when she went missing and was found a few months later. >>> when it comes to john leopold's misconduct trial we have heard juicy testimony from the current and former...
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reporting live in towson, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> well, this morning we are hearing talk out of the white house that the president may issue a gun control order. and lawmakers in annapolis are taking aim at getting gun bills passed in the legislative session. now several bills were turned in with the hopes of getting a handle on gun violence and we know gun control is high on governor o'malley's agenda. >>> and about face from wal- mart. the company says it will take part in a meeting with vice president joe biden and his gun violence task force. wal-mart originally said executives couldn't attend the meeting because they had to be at monthly sales meetings. in response to the widespread criticism. the world's largest retailer says it will attend biden's panel in response to the shooting in newtown, connecticut. lit give recommendations on preventing another mass shooting in the future. >>> the ravens are off to denver. that's going to be tomorrow. they're going to face-off one more time with number 18 if hopefully we can embarrass the broncos and their home turf just like th
reporting live in towson, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> well, this morning we are hearing talk out of the white house that the president may issue a gun control order. and lawmakers in annapolis are taking aim at getting gun bills passed in the legislative session. now several bills were turned in with the hopes of getting a handle on gun violence and we know gun control is high on governor o'malley's agenda. >>> and about face from wal- mart. the company says it will take...
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sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> four minutes after 6 right now. now he is found guilty of misconduct, john leopold could lose his job as the county executive. today there's going to be a request the county council to introduce a bill to have him removed from office. council members will vote monday. if five of the 7 vote in favor he will be removed as county executive. sentencing dates have not been set but we will keep you posted. >>> it's about 5 minutes after 6. and today the ravens hold the first superbowl practice working out on the tulane university campus. meantime, ray lewis is speaking out about the article where he says or is accused of use a banned substance by the nfl they say he reached out to a company to repair his torn triceps and he seas the story is not true. he says the story is not true. >> i been in the business 17 years and nobody has ever got up with me every morning and trained with me. every test i ever took in the nfl, it's every -- there's never been a question if i ever even thought about using anything. so to entertain
sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> four minutes after 6 right now. now he is found guilty of misconduct, john leopold could lose his job as the county executive. today there's going to be a request the county council to introduce a bill to have him removed from office. council members will vote monday. if five of the 7 vote in favor he will be removed as county executive. sentencing dates have not been set but we will keep you posted. >>> it's about 5 minutes after 6. and today...
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reporting live in towson, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. ♪ >>> i love it. we will rock you. ball so hard. that's the message this homeowner is sending in ellicott city. it will make you do a double take. the light show was set up to celebrate the ravens and of course trash the opponents. there's also a san francisco logo that appears to blow up. let's see there it is. yeah. balls to the ground. i love it. hey listen we want to remind you before the game we are bringing you another live ravens' special on friday night. we are going to have live team coverage of all the best tailgating spots around the area plus a breakdown of everything you can expect from super bowl sunday. that all starts right here on abc2 at 7:00. >>> what's the state of howard county? well, county executive ken ulman will deliver his seventh state of the county address. he's going to be delivering the speech at turf valley at ellicott city and he's welcomed by the chamber. his audience will include several hundred business and community leaders. >>> all right, let's talk about what's going on right now.
reporting live in towson, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. ♪ >>> i love it. we will rock you. ball so hard. that's the message this homeowner is sending in ellicott city. it will make you do a double take. the light show was set up to celebrate the ravens and of course trash the opponents. there's also a san francisco logo that appears to blow up. let's see there it is. yeah. balls to the ground. i love it. hey listen we want to remind you before the game we are bringing you another live...
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reporting live here in southwest baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> tying the knot appears to do wonders for your heart. a study looked at more than 15,000 cardiac events during a ten year period and it found heart attacks were 58% to 66% higher in unmarried men and as much as 65% higher in unmarried women. researchers think it may be because married people have someone to confide in. as a way to reduce possible stress. also, they have better health habits as well because someone's there keeping them in check. >>> a new danger for kids who are severely overweight. a recent stud did finds that obese children and teenage girls may be at an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis. >> that increases the inflammation in the body and multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition. so if there's too much information it can increase the risk of having a disorder that's associated with inflammation. ms is one of those. >> kaiser permanente researchers studied 75 kids diagnosed with pediatric multiple sclerosis. 56% of the kids were overweight or considered obese. >>> you've hear
reporting live here in southwest baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> tying the knot appears to do wonders for your heart. a study looked at more than 15,000 cardiac events during a ten year period and it found heart attacks were 58% to 66% higher in unmarried men and as much as 65% higher in unmarried women. researchers think it may be because married people have someone to confide in. as a way to reduce possible stress. also, they have better health habits as well because...
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i am sherrie johnson, that story is coming up. >> and the snow is on the way and also temperatures are going to be heading into the 30s over the next three days. we are talking close to 60 coming up. >> reporter: traffic is pretty slow here on 695 at baltimore national pike and we are dealing with accidents on 795 and frederick road. i will have all the details coming up on good morning maryland. >>> friday morning and we are working for you i am megan prink especially. >> i am charley crowson a few closings and delays ahead of the storm as we go in for round two. dorchester county two hours late. they are on a delay and st. mary's county are closed today. >> cecil county will let school out early. the public schools and high school and middle school will get out at one and the elementary school is getting out at 2. >> all this ahead of the weather. let's go over to meteorologist lynette charles and check out what we are in store for. >> we are in store for snow. and we can see it spinning around michigan around the great lakes. and this will all dive off toward the south and east. and
i am sherrie johnson, that story is coming up. >> and the snow is on the way and also temperatures are going to be heading into the 30s over the next three days. we are talking close to 60 coming up. >> reporter: traffic is pretty slow here on 695 at baltimore national pike and we are dealing with accidents on 795 and frederick road. i will have all the details coming up on good morning maryland. >>> friday morning and we are working for you i am megan prink especially....
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reporting live in northeast baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> a developing story for you on this thursday, speed cameras in baltimore city aren't dishing out tickets right now. the city's department of transportation is working with a new vendor to replace the old speed cameras. a spokeswoman says the city is required to take down all cameras until the new system is up and running. that move comes after it was revealed a number of cameras were responsible for bogus speeding tickets. lawmakers in annapolis are now talking about ways to restore trust in the city's speed camera program. and baltimore county delegate carden says the current process breeds distrust. >> they get that breached ticket they're going to try and maximize the number of tickets they can get. so regardless of whether they're doing the best job they can, there's going to be perception if you have a bounty system. >> a bill expected to be introduced this week would fine vendors $1,000 for any erroneous tickets that were issued. >>> well, in annapolis lawmakers are talking about taxes once again. senate pres
reporting live in northeast baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> a developing story for you on this thursday, speed cameras in baltimore city aren't dishing out tickets right now. the city's department of transportation is working with a new vendor to replace the old speed cameras. a spokeswoman says the city is required to take down all cameras until the new system is up and running. that move comes after it was revealed a number of cameras were responsible for bogus speeding...
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reporting live in northeast baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> and as you drive this morning you're not going to have to worry about the speed cameras that are up everywhere. that's because those cameras in baltimore city are not going to be dishing out the tickets right now. the city's department of transportation is working with a new vendor to replace the old speed cameras. a spokeswoman says the city is required to take all cameras offline until the new system is up and running. temperature office revealed that -- after it was revealed that several cameras were responsible for issuing bogus speeding tickets. baltimore county delegate says the current process breeds distrust. >> they get that breached ticket and they're going to try to maximize the number of tickets they can get. regardless of whether they're doing the best job they can they're going to do that. >> by the way the city's transportation department says in the interest of public safety, it does not plan to reveal when the cameras are back online. >>> well, it may cost you a bit more to fill up the tank. senat
reporting live in northeast baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> and as you drive this morning you're not going to have to worry about the speed cameras that are up everywhere. that's because those cameras in baltimore city are not going to be dishing out the tickets right now. the city's department of transportation is working with a new vendor to replace the old speed cameras. a spokeswoman says the city is required to take all cameras offline until the new system is up and...
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reporting live in northeast baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> news around the nation on this thursday morning: a surveillance camera caught video of a train slamming into a truck in vermont. take a look at that. yeah it sent debris flying but no one was hurt. the driver of the truck said he was distracted and did not see the train. nor did he see the flashing lights. >>> cold weather in chicago is turning fire to ice. this was the scene late tuesday night as fire engulfed a warehouse. it took more than 200 firefighters a number of hours to get the flames under control but take a look at the build now. it's -- building now. it's completely covered in ice. authorities, there's that building there. take a look. they're concerned now parts of the building could fall under the weight of the ice. the cause of the fire remains under investigation. >>> well, the food, the atmosphere, the experience. who doesn't like going to a great restaurant from time to time? well, now some are asking the patriots to refrain from -- patrons to refrain from a rude habit that's a growing problem. >>
reporting live in northeast baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> news around the nation on this thursday morning: a surveillance camera caught video of a train slamming into a truck in vermont. take a look at that. yeah it sent debris flying but no one was hurt. the driver of the truck said he was distracted and did not see the train. nor did he see the flashing lights. >>> cold weather in chicago is turning fire to ice. this was the scene late tuesday night as fire...
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reporting live in northeast baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> thank you. in annapolis you a lakers are talking about -- lawmakers are talking about taxes once again. if you drive you won't like this very much. senate president miller is proposing increasing the gas tax. the dove forpromagglio ordonezzed this early -- governor proposed this early on but left it out of the budget. miller says it could raise around $300 million a year. that's money he says is needed for transportation. possibly for rail projects in baltimore near washington. a bill could be introduced a bit later this week. >>> well, it is a big day for senator john kerry. president barack obama nominated him to be the next secretary of state and his senate confirmation hearings begin today. the confirmation is widely expected by both sides of the aisle. current secretary of state hillary clinton faced congress yesterday for hearings on the benghazi attack back in september. in that attack four people died including the u.s. ambassador to libya. secretary clinton will be leaving her post as s
reporting live in northeast baltimore, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> thank you. in annapolis you a lakers are talking about -- lawmakers are talking about taxes once again. if you drive you won't like this very much. senate president miller is proposing increasing the gas tax. the dove forpromagglio ordonezzed this early -- governor proposed this early on but left it out of the budget. miller says it could raise around $300 million a year. that's money he says is needed for...
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crews worked overnight in the bitter cold battling a three alarm fire and abc2 news' sherrie johnson is live on the scene. she's been there since the story broke just before 4:30 this morning. what can you tell us and where are firefighters as we are right now? >> reporter: well, we've been talking a little bit to authorities that are here on the scene. and they tell me that this fire hit a local business. so this is a commercial building. it hit a local business and crews are still on the scene as you can see right here. we're at the intersection at north calvert and read streets. they're basically still cleaning up the hot spots after this three alarm fire. some of the -- fire trucks have already started to leave the area. but they still have a few that are still cleaning up. the call came out just before 1:00 this morning. when crews arrived here, the three story brick building was fully engulfed in flames. again this is an end of group commercial building for a local business. now the first, second and third floors were engulfed in flames. heavy fire on all of the floors made it
crews worked overnight in the bitter cold battling a three alarm fire and abc2 news' sherrie johnson is live on the scene. she's been there since the story broke just before 4:30 this morning. what can you tell us and where are firefighters as we are right now? >> reporter: well, we've been talking a little bit to authorities that are here on the scene. and they tell me that this fire hit a local business. so this is a commercial building. it hit a local business and crews are still on...
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reporting live in towson, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> thank you. and new this morning, wal-mart has now had a change of heart. the retailer now says they will take part in a meeting with vice president joe biden and his gun violence task force. originally the company turned down that invitation saying they needed to stay in arkansas for some of their annual meetings but they are the world's largest reseller of firearms in the country. biden's panel will also meet with gun owners and the vice president of the nra later today. the task force will expected to make recommendations to the white house by the end of this month. >>> six minutes after 6:00 right now. help is on way the for families struggling to -- way for families struggling to pay their mortgage. today six legal aid organizations in baltimore will be getting more than $7 million to expand their program. more than half of money is coming from the $26 billion national mortgage settlement with the nation's five largest lendors. >>> all right, little sports for you this morning. tomorrow the
reporting live in towson, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> thank you. and new this morning, wal-mart has now had a change of heart. the retailer now says they will take part in a meeting with vice president joe biden and his gun violence task force. originally the company turned down that invitation saying they needed to stay in arkansas for some of their annual meetings but they are the world's largest reseller of firearms in the country. biden's panel will also meet with gun owners...
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sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >> dr. teresa fuller is the author of "change one thing." for more information about dr. full are's book, you can said to the website at abc2news.com and you'll find the story in our education section. >> coming up at 6:00, a joppa mother is clinging to life and her pib by is dead -- baby is dead. >> if you drive a toyota, you want to drop it off at the dealer. why the automaker is recalling more than a million vehicles. we have that story and more coming up at 6:00. >>> abc2 is in new orleans for the super bowl but we're also trying to help. we teamed up with the st. bernard project to assist two local families. abc2 news don harrison spent the day with them. >> i'm at home -- homework, cooking, trying to take care of business. >> reporter: cassandra scott has a lot on her plate trying to do she can for her family. she has in the lived in her house since hurricane katrina tore it apart in 2005. >> it was horrific. it's look where you see the line on this sheet rock, this is where we have water, so i had mold from down here to up here. so ev
sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >> dr. teresa fuller is the author of "change one thing." for more information about dr. full are's book, you can said to the website at abc2news.com and you'll find the story in our education section. >> coming up at 6:00, a joppa mother is clinging to life and her pib by is dead -- baby is dead. >> if you drive a toyota, you want to drop it off at the dealer. why the automaker is recalling more than a million vehicles. we have that story...
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and sherrie johnson is live with the purple caravan. we saw people starting to file in. >> reporter: that's right. they just hoped the doors here at 6:00, there was a long line outside. take a look, this place is packed. they just opened the door. this is the kickoff here for the purple kara van. and people here are fired up at 6:00 ready to a rematch. they have about 11 stops to take. you know. they have the ravens cheerleaders. the mascot. a number of people who are on the caravan with them. i have my friends here. this is the first time to the purple caravan. tell me you walked in, what do you think, first time here, what do you think? >> it is awesome. it is cool. this is more than i expected. >> reporter: why did you decide to get up and come out? >> we're teachers and today is a grading day we're allowed to do it from home. we got them done yesterday. we had the day off what better way to spend a friday than with the ravens fans and drinking beer and eating bacon. >> i had a bit of the bacon. it is good. you're in for a treat. wha
and sherrie johnson is live with the purple caravan. we saw people starting to file in. >> reporter: that's right. they just hoped the doors here at 6:00, there was a long line outside. take a look, this place is packed. they just opened the door. this is the kickoff here for the purple kara van. and people here are fired up at 6:00 ready to a rematch. they have about 11 stops to take. you know. they have the ravens cheerleaders. the mascot. a number of people who are on the caravan with...
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. >> it's part of the program and sherrie johnson has more . >> reporter: students from ham sted academy are enjoying the state of the art feel. they're taking advantage of the center. >> i think it's great. you get to get activity and you get to come out here and just get to experience different kinds of things, such as turf instead of grass. >> reporter: it gives student has safe place to exercise, learn, play and build healthy life-styles. >> it's important to give them some physical activity. we got to get them up moving around. they come back more focused. >> reporter: the pat tar son park youth center features a new multicenter turf field funded by a $3 million grant. the new educational building will soon be equipped with computers for student and offer academic tutoring plus art and dance classes. >> in baltimore, obesity, diabetes are big issues. we believe it's important for mind, body and spirit to have things such as this. >> reporter: students are excited about the opportunities. >> now students can work on their projects outside of school. now they don't have an excuse beca
. >> it's part of the program and sherrie johnson has more . >> reporter: students from ham sted academy are enjoying the state of the art feel. they're taking advantage of the center. >> i think it's great. you get to get activity and you get to come out here and just get to experience different kinds of things, such as turf instead of grass. >> reporter: it gives student has safe place to exercise, learn, play and build healthy life-styles. >> it's important to...
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reporting live, sherrie johnson. >>> if you want to head to the zoo you can't because it's so cold the zoo is closed. they operating under a code a meaning only staff should report. if the weather is nice normally admission is 50 percent off and if february. >>> police officers will not be charged in connection with a drug suspect. anthony anderson junior died while in police custody in september. police say he was selling drugs in east baltimore and when officers tried to arrest him at one point an officer threw him to the grouped. anderson's -- ground. anderson's family members says he was kicked and an autopsy determines it was a homicide but the state's attorney says none of the officers will face criminal charges. >> the autopsy basically tells us what we already knew. we knew it because we saw it. but the autopsy confirmed it and it's like they threw all that out the window and is taking the police's word on what happened and that's not fair. it's not fair. >> states attorney says the investigation determined the actions of one of the officers did cause anthony anderson's death b
reporting live, sherrie johnson. >>> if you want to head to the zoo you can't because it's so cold the zoo is closed. they operating under a code a meaning only staff should report. if the weather is nice normally admission is 50 percent off and if february. >>> police officers will not be charged in connection with a drug suspect. anthony anderson junior died while in police custody in september. police say he was selling drugs in east baltimore and when officers tried to...
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reporting live in brooklynville, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> five minutes after the hour and today opening statements begin in the phylicia barnes murder trial. michael johnson, the ex- boyfriend of her sister is on trial for the teen's murder. she is from north carolina and disappeared while visiting herhalf sister for the holidays. her body was found in the susquehanna river a few weeks later. brian keebler will be in the -- kuebler will be in the courtroom for the proceedings. stay with us for updates on the ongoing trial. >>> today the defense will present its case in the trial of anne arundel county executive john leopold. the state rested yesterday in the misconduct trial. they wrapped up testimony from officers about over time made on the state's dime running errands for legal pod. one officer requested to leave the position because of stress. >>> switching to the ravens. they head to new orleans for superbowl 47 and you will be able to send them off in style. a huge rally is planned and this morning abc2 news linda so is dive at the inner harbor with -- be live at the inner
reporting live in brooklynville, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> five minutes after the hour and today opening statements begin in the phylicia barnes murder trial. michael johnson, the ex- boyfriend of her sister is on trial for the teen's murder. she is from north carolina and disappeared while visiting herhalf sister for the holidays. her body was found in the susquehanna river a few weeks later. brian keebler will be in the -- kuebler will be in the courtroom for the proceedings....